Shabana FC will host Kakamega Homeboyz at the Gusii Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the early kickoff Round 28 fixture, scheduled for 2pm EAT.
The hosts are desperate to steady the ship and capitalize on the Gusii advantage to halt a recent slump while the visiting Abana Abeingo arrive in Kisii looking to solidify their grip on third place and keep the pressure on the league leaders.
For the hosts, Shabana FC currently occupy fifth place with 43 points. Tore Bobe has endured a turbulent run, picking up only one win in their last five matches.
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Shabana FC aim to return to winning ways
However, the club enters this fixture with a renewed sense of optimism following the return of a familiar face Osborne Monday,to the technical bench, aiming to turn their home ground back into an impenetrable fortress.
Kakamega Homeboyz with 46 points, travel to Kisii as one of the most consistent sides in the league.
With only one loss in their last five outings, Homeboyz have proven to be tactically disciplined and efficient on the road. They know that a victory here would create a significant 6-point cushion between them and their hosts.
Coach Views
Shabana FC – Osborne Monday (1st Assistant Coach)
Returning to the touchline for his first game since his stint at Murang’a Seal, Monday is focused on addressing the immediate issues that have plagued the team.
“The quality in this squad is evident, but we must be more compact. Returning to Gusii is about restoring pride for the fans and building on the project we started. We are going to work on the small mistakes to ensure that WWE see ifg the season on a high.”
Kakamega Homeboyz – Patrick Odhiambo
The Homeboyz tactician remains wary of the challenge in Kisii but trusts his side’s momentum.
“Playing Shabana at Gusii is never easy, especially when they have a full home advantage . We respect them, but our goal remains the same,maximum points. We have the experience to handle the pressure and execute our game plan under those conditions as we build up for the FKF Cup quarter.”
Recent Form
- Shabana FC: L-W-L-L-L (3 points from last 15)
- Kakamega Homeboyz: D-W-W-D-L (8 points from last 15)
Victory for Shabana FC will move them to 46 points, drawing them level with Homeboyz and potentially moving them back into the top three depending on goal difference.
Conversely, a win for Kakamega Homeboyz will see them move to 49 points, firmly establishing themselves as the best behind the leading duo of AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia.
SportPesa League Round 28 Saturday April 18 fixtures
- Kariobagi Sharks vs Mara Sugar – Kasarani Stadium – 1pm
- Shabana FC vs Kakamega Homeboyz – Gusii Staium – 2pm
- Mathare United vs Bidco United -Kasarani Annex 2pm
- Tusker FC vs Sofapaka – Wang’uru stadium – 3pm
- AFC Leopards vs Kenya Police FC – Nyayo Stadium 3pm
- KCB vs Ulinzi Stars – Kasarani Stadium – 4pm